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Apr 2017
6:32am, 7 Apr 2017
4,784 posts
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Wobbling
We've had frosts a couple of times this week so if you don't cover them you'll probably lose them again. Might be worth holding off for a week or so.
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Apr 2017
8:17am, 7 Apr 2017
4,498 posts
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Helegant
Thank you 
By the way, I'm turning into a womble/borrower. I keep seeing debris that the builders have left/abandoned and imagining new uses for it on the allotment. So far we have acquired several abandoned and broken scaffolding boards to repair the raised beds and the stake supporting our newly planted wild cherry was once a roof lath. There are a few other bits that I'm keeping my eyes on across the rubbish piles of the building site especially the metal mesh interiors of the fencing. Whenever it gets bent the builders throw away the panels. I look and see bean netting. Is it just me?
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Apr 2017
8:51am, 7 Apr 2017
33,959 posts
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FleeCircus
Since most allotments are full of empty baths and pallet bins, I'd say not, Hel
This weekend will involve digging out my compost bins. They're half the size of my lounge room so might take some time...
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Apr 2017
9:04am, 7 Apr 2017
4,786 posts
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Wobbling
no, it's not just you H, but you evidently have the skills to turn discard into something useful. Me, I just look at it, make a note to mention it to MrW, who looks at me like I'm demented, and then forget all about it.
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Apr 2017
10:55am, 17 Apr 2017
1,057 posts
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shyfire
Advice please. I have got some softwood pressure treated planters. I have half an idea to use them for herbs and or salad crops but want to stain or paint them. Any ideas what products I can safely use?
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Apr 2017
1:32pm, 17 Apr 2017
738 posts
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Flatlander
Many of the fence and shed preservatives/stains claim to be non harmful to plants and wildlife.
It'll probably be easier if you just pop into your local DIY store and read the product information on the tins.
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Apr 2017
8:46am, 18 Apr 2017
4,821 posts
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Wobbling
Ronseal have brought out a range of paints for gardens this year. Might be worth looking at those.
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Apr 2017
12:53pm, 18 Apr 2017
4,912 posts
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sallykate
shyfire line them with thick plastic sheeting - it'll help with water retention and extend the life of the wood as well.
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Apr 2017
1:41pm, 18 Apr 2017
5,070 posts
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Markymarkmark
The nice hexagonal planters I bought last year are pre-lined with plastic sheeting with a few drain holes cut through. But whatever they pressure treat decking with doesn't seen to kill off the bedding plants, I'd be surprise if it killed off your salad crops. Just a case of whether it would kill you off, I imagine!
(And since looking at them I've realised they're made of decking planks it's made my creative fingers itch!)
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Apr 2017
7:12pm, 22 Apr 2017
25,393 posts
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alpenrose
I've seen some amazing wisteria in bloom the last few days.
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